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MARCH 2022
MARCH starting over again
HOB @houseofbeverly
SEPTEMBER 2021
houseofbeverly.com
house of
BEVERLY
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Editor and Chief
SEPTEMBER 2021
Camryn Bryant
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CONTENTS STORIES
18 AUDREY IN ITALY Audrey Gilfillan shares her experience studying abroad during her first year of college.
28 SISTERHOOD An article by Tulsi Goel - how trying a new sport changed her perspective on friendships.
34 MY ALMOST MATER Editor and Chief, Camryn Bryant, opens up about her decision to transfer colleges after her first semester.
HOB PICKS
22 PLAYLIST The HOB Monthly Playlist is guaranteed to make you feel ready to take on the World.
FASHION & BEAUTY
12 #MOTM The Movie of the Month features a girl who might have a little bit of a shopping problem.
8 SCHIAPERLLI What you should know about Schiaperlli From the HOB Blog
28 #BOTM This issue's Book of the Month is a fictional story about how social media can change your life.
THE CREW THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THIS ISSUE OF HOB POSSIBLE
AUDREY GILIFILLAN
TULSI GOEL
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"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.”- JP Morgan
Starting over is scary. Whether you're moving to a new city, or starting a new sport, the idea of stepping outside of your comfort zone can be paralyzing. This issue of House of Beverly is about the art of starting over again, because that's where the magic happens. During each transition phase of your life, you learn more about yourself, about others, and about the world. Even though starting over can be ugly and painful, it is a catalyst for growth. I hope that everyone reading this issue finds some comfort in knowing that it's okay to start over in the pursuit of happines.
Camryn
xoxo,
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Schiaparelli what you should know about
Elsa Schiaparelli founded Schiaparelli in 1927 inside of her Parisian apartment. After her brand's launch, she went on to become the world's first surrealist designer. During her career she dressed many A-list celebrities, including Katherine Hepburn. Elsa Schiaparelli is known for creating her signature color"Shocking Pink". She was the first designer to make colored zippers that matched the color of her fabrics, and the first designer to be on the cover on Time Magazine. She is also accredited with creating the concept of runway shows. Despite her many successes, Elsa Schiaparelli closed her company in 1954. This caused Schiaparelli to go on a 60 year hiatus, and return to haute couture in 2014. In 2019, Daniel Roseberry was named the Artistic Director of Schiaparelli, making him the first American to ever be in charge of a French Couture house. Once he began working,
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he was tasked with the challenge of continuing Schiaparelli's revolutionary history- in a way that would make its founder proud. Since Daniel Roseberry start at Schiaparelli, his designs have caught the attention of many A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Adele, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga. Similarly to Elsa Schiaparelli, Daniel's work has revolutionized the way people see fashion: not just as clothes, but as an art form.
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AUDREY IN ITALY
by Audrey Gilfillan
I took the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy for my freshman year of college. In addition to traveling through Europe with all of my friends, I get to study fashion in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The entire experience sounds like a dream— which it is— but completely starting my life over in a new country proved to be a bit harder than I anticipated. I have found that the most important part of starting over is to make sure you find good people to surround yourself with. I am here through FSU’s first year abroad program and in total there are only 135 students in our program. In some ways having such a small group is wonderful because we feel like a family, but in other ways it feels as though everyone knows everything— good and bad. It has definitely taken me some trial and error to find the people I truly feel like myself around but I think that has made the biggest difference in my experience here. I’ve gone through a lot of independent self growth but there’s no way I could have achieved that without supportive people by my side— especially in a new country. Living in Italy has been a complete dream come true. I have a natural love for travel but I never imagined being able to travel through Europe at 18. I have been to some of the most amazing places including Rome, Berlin, and Paris and I have found that my favorite part of traveling is learning about the culture. One of the best things about Europeans is how they value their art and history. I have seen some of the most famous art pieces in the entire world including the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s statue of David, and the Birth of Venus. I have come to really appreciate famous art pieces after learning more about their importance in Italian culture. In addition to loving these famous pieces, I have also found a new love for the local art like the beautiful street art that can be found all over Florence. The same thing goes for Italian fashion. I have learned so much about the well-known Italian designers such as Gucci, Ferragamo, Armani, and Prada, but I have also noticed the influence of local Italian fashion. There is such a love for quality and tradition when it comes to the fashion in this country and I love the way they are proud of the “Made in Italy” label. Italians definitely put more value into the way they dress and this has influenced the way I view my personal fashion sense. Because locals typically dress up and put a lot of emphasis on fashion, I feel more confident in my own sense of style. I can dress a bit outside my comfort zone and I feel as though people are admiring my outfit rather than staring me down. This has resulted in a lot of personal growth when it comes to fashion. Overall, I notice that I have felt more confident in myself after starting this journey abroad and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year in Italy will bring me.
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SPRING 2022 COUTURE
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sisterhood Tulsi Goel
Gymnastics was always “my thing,” so quitting after ten years of it wasn’t easy. Two years after quitting, I still hadn’t picked up a new sport, so my dad started proposing new ideas. “What about tennis? What about golf?” I dismissed both of those ideas claiming that “everyone on the teams have probably had years of experience.” As the summer approached, he emailed my school’s cross country coach explaining my interest. I had never had an interest in running, nor was I very good at it. Once August rolled around, I started getting nervous as I hadn’t trained at all over the summer. The first few practices were approaching and I didn’t think I’d be able to do it nor did I think I would like it. I was very hesitant walking into the first meeting to soon find out that we'd be running 5 miles. I stopped a lot while running, and was pretty tired by the end of it. Once I got in the car, my mom instantly asked how it went. “It was okay, but I don’t know if I want to keep doing it,” I responded. She told me to try again the next day or two and see if it improved. After a week of cross country, I still didn’t know if I wanted to continue because I didn’t feel the same connection that I did with gymnastics. But as I continued, I made two new friends who are some of my closest friends today. I wasn’t a big fan of the running itself, but I always felt good after a workout. I was very nervous going into my first meet, to later realize that it’s not about what time you get or how fast you go, but the experience. I ended up completing the season, and I enjoyed it so much that I am going to do it again next autumn. Not only do I have a personal record of 27:41 for a 5K, but I’ve made so many more friends than I would have had I not joined. I am so grateful for my dad for pushing me to try something new. The sisterhood is something I will never forget.
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BOOK OF THE MONTH
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My first semester of college was an experience that I don’t think I’ll ever understand. For most students, the beginning of college is full of excitement but for me it was almost unbearable. In hindsight, there were three reasons why my first semester of college was so unsuccessful. 1) I am super family oriented. 2) I’m a total ambivert. 3) I am not a partier. So, after my family dropped me off at a university almost 700 miles away, where the social climate was centered around clubbing on South Beach and other forms of aimless socializing- I was really overwhelmed. I knew almost instantly that I was going to transfer as soon as possible. After two weeks of convincing myself that things would get better, I finally decided to be honest with myself and my family. Once my parents were aware of my feelings- they immediately booked me a flight home from Miami every weekend leading up to December. As crazy as it sounds, flying home every week preserved my mental health. On the four days of the week that I was at school, I cried almost three times a day. Even though I was at a school known for its amazing weather, beautiful campus, and successful students - I always felt isolated. Overtime I felt my personality slowly slip away and I lost joy in the things I loved doing. Everything started to feel like a chore.
After leaving my " almost mater" for the final time in December, I moved back home with my family and transferred to a school that’s an hour away. To this day, I sorely regret not transferring colleges during orientation week, but I am so grateful for the few friends I made while I was in Miami. Even though I don’t think I'll ever understand why that experience was a part of my journey, I do know that there is beauty in being able to start over again. I look forward to finding the parts of my personality that I lost, and falling in love with my favorite hobbies again.
HOB @houseofbeverly
SEPTEMBER 2021
houseofbeverly.com
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Editor and Chief
SEPTEMBER 2021
Camryn Bryant
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